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Wavetable

Grimm Artisanal Ales
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🌍 United States · New England IPA · One of 107 New England IPAs in hopIQ

Wavetable is Grimm's year-round New England IPA and the flagship of its hop-forward beers. The hop bill spotlights Strata, Mosaic and Citra, chosen for their intensity. Mango and guava lead the flavour, followed by citrus and a resinous, herbal note reminiscent of cannabis. The brewery aims for a balance between full hop fruit and easy drinkability, so the beer stays refreshing despite the heavy hopping. The label artwork is by co-founder Lauren Grimm.

ABV
6.7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Firm bitter edge.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A clean close sets the character — an invitation to the next sip.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another New England IPA.
Hop character
tropical
hoppy
resinous
herbal
citrusy
juicy
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wavetable

◎ Appearance

Wavetable presents a pale golden hue with a slight haze characteristic of the New England IPA style. The head is dense and persistent, leaving fine Schaumkleiden down the glass. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, supporting the beer's refreshing character.

pale goldenhazypersistent headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by ripe stone and tropical fruit—mango and guava emerge as primary notes, layered with bright citrus undertones. A subtle resinous and herbaceous character follows, reminiscent of cannabis without overwhelming the fruit-forward profile. The hop intensity is evident but balanced by a clean malt base.

mango and guavabright citrusresinous herbsclean hop intensity

◐ Taste

The palate opens with full tropical fruit character, maintaining the mango and guava notes found on the nose while citrus acidity brightens the mid-palate. A moderate herbal and resinous bitterness develops smoothly, finishing at 45 IBU with restraint that preserves drinkability. The malt backbone is soft and unobtrusive, allowing hop expression to remain central.

tropical fruit-forwardherbal bitternesscrisp aciditybalanced malt

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively dry, with lingering citrus and resinous notes that fade gracefully without harshness. Drinkability remains the hallmark, encouraging another sip.

clean, dry finishlingering citrus
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Wavetable

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Wavetable

About New England IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a New England IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

Finding a similar New England IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, hoppy, resinous character as Wavetable will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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